Now playing Next Culture news J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why is J.K. Rowling daring police to arrest her? The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech. 02/04/2024
Now playing Next The Cube Fact-check: Does the EU decide 80% of our laws? Is it true 80% of our laws are determined by the European Union? With the European elections approaching, we’re going to be debunking common myths surrounding the EU and its institutions. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU to introduce 10-year prison sentences for environmental crimes Countries will have two years to put the updated directive, which covers crimes 'comparable to ecocide', into national law. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Spain bans short-haul flights where you can take a train It isn’t yet known how many flights will actually be impacted by restrictions. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next Greece Greek parliament approves legalisation of same-sex civil marriage Greek legislators passed a law to legalise same-sex marriage, positioning Greece as the first Orthodox Christian nation to do so. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Cannabis: Thailand U-turns on legalisation after just 18 months Here's what tourists need to know about using weed in Thailand under new proposals. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Selling dog meat will soon be illegal in South Korea Some dog farmers plan to challenge the upcoming ban on production and sales of dog meat. 09/01/2024
Now playing Next France France anti-racism rally marks 40th anniversary of 1983 Equality March Forty years ago, French citizens of North African descent marched, from Marseille to Paris between the 15th of October and the 3rd of December, to denounce discrimination and racism. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Travel News How will a new law reduce the impact of airport strikes in France? The new legislation should improve flight services throughout Europe. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Chapter TayTay: The university courses embracing celebrity culture Courses on A-list celebrities are captivating undergraduate and graduate students across the US and Europe. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Climate EU Policy. MEPs and EU countries reach deal on key biodiversity bill The key piece of legislation on nature restoration and biodiversity had stumbled over the issue of agriculture. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Seville proposes ban on ‘obscene’ behaviour of stag and hen parties The mayor confirmed that those who do not abide by the rules would face a fine. 06/10/2023
Now playing Next Spain Spain has overhauled animal welfare laws. Here's what's new From abandonment and mandatory training courses to a licence to fly, see what pet owners will and won't be able to do in Spain from now on. 29/09/2023
Now playing Next Green News Young activists take 'condescending' EU governments to court today The historic climate case is due to begin today at the European Court of Human Rights. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Experiences UK passes new law to clamp down on ‘cruel’ animal tourism abroad Campaigners have welcomed the change saying it is a "massive step forward" for the protection of animals used in tourism. 21/09/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Qantas accused of selling flights that had already been cancelled Australia's consumer watchdog has called for record fine against Qantas over cancelled flights. 01/09/2023
Now playing Next Travel News What do airlines owe you for flight delays and cancellations? Here's how to make sure you get your money back from airlines if your flight is cancelled - even if the problems were not their fault. 30/08/2023
Now playing Next Italy Who should save migrants at sea? The number of migrants arriving on Italy's shores has more than doubled this year, forcing the government to ask for help from the very NGOs it has tried to stop. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next Germany German Cabinet approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use While the bill still needs to be passed by parliament, the decision is seen as a first step towards Germany legalising marijuana. 16/08/2023